Pour watermelon cheesecake mixture on top. Bake for 40 mintes or until center is set. Let cool before removing. Top with fresh slices of watermelon.

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon and feta is a classic salad combo, but if you’re looking for a variation on the theme, mobile cooking party company Parties That Cook makes a version with ricotta salata (feta is a possible sub, if you prefer), watercress, green olives and pine nuts.

Lychee-Melon Salad

“It’s so refreshing and a nice departure from typical summer fruit salads,” says Kim Kushner, author of The Modern Menu, of her creation.

To make it, drain four cans of lychees, reserving one cup of the syrup. Chop one-quarter of a watermelon into chunks. Mix the lychees, syrup and melon in a large bowl with a pint of raspberries.

Gently stir in three tablespoons chopped mint. Spoon into individual bowls, and then drizzle with honey to taste.